Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis is desperate to add to his squad this month.
Pulis has called on co-chairman Steve Parish and sporting director Ian Moody to deliver a nucleus of new arrivals to bolster their drive away from the foot of the table.
"We're hoping and praying we can bring some players in. We really need to bring some players in and that will strengthen us," said the manager.
"The lads are waiting for a few to come in as well and we'll kick on from there.
"That's not for me to say, that's for Steve and Ian to continue to handle."
